an era of de jure educational segregation in the United States normally only white students were permitted to attend though the state made exceptions. Ordinarily black students attended Downingtown Industrial High School instead of West Cape May High. The district maintained separate white and black elementary schools, the latter West Cape May Colored Elementary School. "The Annex" was the school for black elementary school children. In 1948, when segregation was still active, white children in Rio Grande (Middle Township) were sent to West Cape May for grades 7-12. West Cape Elementary previously served up to grade 8. Student body the average student population was around 90. The school has school choice programs that attract area parents not living in West Cape May. Administration Core members of the district's administration are: Zachary Palombo, Superintendent John Thomas, Business Administrator / Board Secretary The district's board of education has five members who set policy and oversee the fiscal and educational operation of the district through its administration. As a Type II school district, the board's trustees are elected directly by voters to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with either one or two seats up for election each year held (since 2012) as part of the November general election. See also Non-high school district References Further reading External links West Cape May School District Data for West Cape May School District, National Center for Education Statistics West Cape May, New Jersey New Jersey District Factor Group DE School districts in Cape May County, New Jersey Public elementary schools in New Jersey Schools in Cape May County, New Jersey